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Demanding speedy implementation of the of Path to Grama Swaraj in Karnataka Report by Committee Chaired by Sri Ramesh Kumar
Posted on January 17, 2015
Press Release The Gram Panchayat Hakotaya Andolana (GPHA) has repeatedly seen the usurping of powers of the local governments by the bureaucracy which curtails the …
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Empowering rural women: Moving beyond 50 percent
Posted on January 17, 2015
News in India Together publication regarding the proposed Gram Swaraj Bill April 2015 elections to Karnataka’s gram panchayats will see a high representation of women, …
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CWC film ‘Taking Destiny in their Hands’ part of a global online Film Festival
Posted on January 08, 2015
Taking Destiny in their Hands is a film by Kavita Ratna, Director – Advocacy of The Concerned for Working Children. It is a film of hope …
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Draft of the Child Protection Policy for understanding, review and comments
Posted on November 26, 2014
As members of the State Committee set up to prepare this draft, we look forward to your feedback and inputs to enhance its quality. We …
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“A giant step to restore Karnataka to the prime position in the country in Panchayat,” says Mani Shankar Ayar
Posted on November 20, 2014
Mani Shankar Ayar is Former Union Minister of Panchayat Raj A committee on amendments to the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, chaired by former Speaker KR Ramesh …
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Book on the Special Women & Children’s Gram Sabhas held in Kundapur released
Posted on November 18, 2014
A book titled ‘Kattuvevu Naavu Kankanava’ documenting the Special Women & Children Gram Sabhas was released on 14th November 2014 in a Convention held in …
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“The Special Women & Children Gram Sabhas held in Kundapur is a role model for entire Karnataka”, states Vinay Kumar Sorake, District-in-charge Minister, Kundapur
Posted on November 17, 2014
“The Special Women & Children Gram Sabhas held in Kundapur is a role model for entire Karnataka”, states Vinay Kumar Sorake, District-in-charge Minister, Kundapur in …
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Makkala Toofan TV Programme – Broadcast on 16th November 2014
Posted on November 15, 2014
The Concerned for Working Children is proud to announce the broadcast of Makkala Toofan TV Programme on 16th November 2014 (Sunday) at 12:00 noon on …
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Mani Shankar Aiyar (Former Union Minister of Panchayat Raj) remarks on the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act Amendment Committee Report
Posted on November 11, 2014
Press Conference, Bengaluru, 7 November 2014 I fully endorse the recommendations of the committee on amendments to the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act, chaired by former …
Read morePaving the way for Karnataka’s Gram Swaraj
Posted on November 11, 2014
Andolana welcomes the report of the Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act Amendment Committee, 2014 The Concerned for Working Children (CWC) welcomes the Report entitled ‘Path to Grama …
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